JetsFan4Life 542 Posted March 17, 2013 Carlos Santana has looked good in the WBC and I'm hoping it translates to the Indians. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 17, 2013 I just remembered the arbitration clock, so there's almost no chance Cole is up before June, regardless of how easy he's gonna make it look in AAA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted March 17, 2013 Carlos Santana has looked good in the WBC and I'm hoping it translates to the Indians. Same with Robinson Cano Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) ^ He's gonna be awesome this year. 35+ homers. Edited March 21, 2013 by Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 21, 2013 @heelsonthefield 1h John Fayman is reporting that the Reds are turning the car around: they've decided to put Aroldis Chapman in the bullpen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 24, 2013 One week until Rangers-Astros! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) I'm a sucker for opening day in sports. Even in this case involving the dogshit Astros. Edited March 24, 2013 by Bay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 26, 2013 How many wins do the Astros get this year? I'm going to say 45. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piggly Wiggly 960 Posted March 26, 2013 One week until Rangers-Astros! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 28, 2013 Andrew McCutchen and Starling Marte headed to Pittsburgh to start the season. LEGGO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NY Diehard 26 Posted March 28, 2013 I see Marte putting up similar numbers to what Desmond Jennings did last season but less efficient in terms of stolen bases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) I see Marte putting up similar numbers to what Desmond Jennings did last season but less efficient in terms of stolen bases. I disagree. I can easily see Marte hitting around .280 with 30+ steals. Edited March 28, 2013 by Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NY Diehard 26 Posted March 28, 2013 He strikes out too much to hit .280 at this point IMO. He struck out in almost 1/3 of his ABs in the majors last year. 30 steals is likely but he gets thrown out too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 28, 2013 I don't think it's a stretch to say Marte will get more selective with his bat this season though. I think he'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NY Diehard 26 Posted March 29, 2013 Throughout his minor league career he's struck out a lot as well though, I don't think he's going to get selective enough to raise his average 20 points unless he pulls an Austin Jackson with the ridiculously high BABIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted March 29, 2013 This is apparently the lineup we're using Monday: 1. SS: Andrelton Simmons 2. RF: Jason Heyward 3. LF: Justin Upton 4. 1B: Freddie Freeman 5. CF: B.J. Upton 6. 2B: Dan Uggla 7. 3B: Chris Johnson 8. C: Gerald Laird 9. SP: Tim Hudson The dropoff after BJ is pretty large. Oh well, GO BRAVES! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradyFan81 404 Posted March 29, 2013 Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN 14mHearing rumblings of major news... More to come. Sounds like someone got popped for steroids? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted March 29, 2013 Sounds like someone got popped for steroids? Sounds like this: Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers have reached agreement on a new contract that could exceed $202 million, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney. Verlander's deal, which would make him the highest-paid pitcher in the game, is for seven years and worth $180 million. A vesting option for an eighth year could push the deal to $202 million. The Tigers announced they reached a five-year deal with Verlander. In February, Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners signed a seven-year contract worth $175 million, the top deal for a pitcher at the time. Verlander, who would have been eligible to become a free agent after the 2014 season, had recently said he wouldn't discuss a new contract if a deal didn't get done by the end of spring training. The right-hander had $40 million and two years left on an $80 million contract. Verlander, 30, has been baseball's most dominant pitcher over the last four seasons, leading the league in innings and strikeouts three times, wins twice and ERA once. He went 24-5 with a 2.40 ERA and 250 striikeouts in 2011 when he won both the Cy Young Award and MVP. Last season, Verlander went 17-8 with a 2.64 ERA, finishing second in Cy Young voting to David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays. With Verlander as their anchor, the Tigers reached the World Series last season for the second time since 2006. Buster Olney covers Major League Baseball for ESPN The Magazine. Holy fucking shitballs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NY Diehard 26 Posted March 29, 2013 This is apparently the lineup we're using Monday: 1. SS: Andrelton Simmons 2. RF: Jason Heyward 3. LF: Justin Upton 4. 1B: Freddie Freeman 5. CF: B.J. Upton 6. 2B: Dan Uggla 7. 3B: Chris Johnson 8. C: Gerald Laird 9. SP: Tim Hudson The dropoff after BJ is pretty large. Oh well, GO BRAVES! I think... 1. Simmons SS 2. BJ Upton CF 3. Heyward RF 4. J. Upton LF 5. Freeman 1B would work better 1-5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted March 29, 2013 Buster Posey signed a nine-year, $167M contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted March 29, 2013 Throughout his minor league career he's struck out a lot as well though, I don't think he's going to get selective enough to raise his average 20 points unless he pulls an Austin Jackson with the ridiculously high BABIP I don't think it's out of the question for him to hit .280 in MLB this year. Bill James actually predicts him to hit .297. I think that's a bit too optimistic on Marte, but he obviously has talent... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted March 31, 2013 On this Easter Sunday, that which died and left us empty will return to the mortal world and bring salvation to our souls. That which was sent from the Heavens then so cruelly snatched away from us hath graciously returned to give purpose to our lives. This return hath been prophesied, though not all believed this day would come. This Godsend promised salvation to us all and a full and purposeful life, and when this heaven-sent divinity was so cruelly snatched away, we felt empty, used and betrayed. I speak of course, of Major League Baseball. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted March 31, 2013 Doug Glanville picked a Blue Jays/Diamondbacks World Series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted March 31, 2013 Tonight's lineups: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
